Build on children's experience of buying presents and cards
1 It's a gift
ADULT-LED
Introduce buying and giving presents by wrapping up toys.
Key learning intentions
To use developing mathematical ideas to solve practical problems
To notice similarities and differences
Adult:child ratio 1:6
Resources
Collection of toys, wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, sticky tape, scissors, gift tags, fibre pens Preparation
* Ask families and friends to collect wrapping paper, gift boxes and bags, ribbons and bows for this activity.
* Provide a variety of toys - some similar and others which differ in size, colour, texture and material.
Activity content
* Give the children time to explore the wrapping paper and toys and to discuss differences and similarities between the toys.
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